“One can never speak enough of the virtues, the dangers, the power of shared laughter.”

“One can never receive enough love, nor, can they give enough. Love is the one thing we can never have enough of, nor, give too much.”

“Virtue and genuine graces in themselves speak what no words can utter.”

“Elder's Meditation of the Day - February 18 "laughter is a necessity in life that does not cost much, and the Old Ones say that one of the greatest healing powers in our life is the ability to laugh." --Larry P. Aitken, CHIPPEWA Laughter is a good stress eliminator. Laughter causes healing powers to be distributed through our bodies. Laughter helps heal relationships that are having problems. Laughter can change other people. Laughter can heal the sick. Laughter is spiritual. One of the greatest gifts among Indian people has been our ability to laugh. Humor is natural to Indian people. Sometimes the only thing left to do is laugh. Great Spirit, allow me to laugh when times get tough.”

“One does not have to forgive if forgiveness is not one of his virtues. But one can forget and never come back to the issue.”

“If we share our shame story with the wrong person, they can easily become one more piece of flying debris in an already dangerous storm.”